Mash-Up

Vegas' Rainbow Bar & Grill has gone through more management changes then there are colors in the ... well, you know. The latest is new general manager, Marlo Maglieri, granddaughter of Mario Maglieri, one of the LA-based restaurant's original owners (from whom Jerry and Bob Greenberg bought the licensing rights). Ironically, Marlo moved here 12 years ago to get away from her kin but says she's happy to be in the family business. "We're going to reshift to the rock 'n' roll industry" and away from the club industry, she says, "and cater more to local bands." One such step will be taking part in Sony's Battle of the Bands next month.

Locals have recently been surprised to see bottle service at the bar frequented by the Harley-and-tats set. Marlo says bottles will still be available but not emphasized. Other changes include adding sandwiches, salads and appetizers to the menu. Mark Hornsby, who also manages local band Otherwise, has moved from the Cheyenne Saloon to take over bookings and promotions. Marlo also says a reality show about the Rainbow is in the conceptual stage, and there is also talk of bringing the Whisky a Go Go—the birthplace of LA's rock scene—to Vegas, though she couldn't speculate whether it would be free-standing or in a casino.

Community Support

Nope, you weren't seeing things. That was DJ Five spinning in Body English's main room Sunday. A Ghostbar, Rain and Tao regular and part of the Abe Froman Showmen collective, Five played the one-hour set as a birthday present to the club's doorman Jason Habel.

Imperial Premiere

Clear your schedule for August 26 when The Killers will take on Empire Ballroom as a warm-up before they hit the road promoting their new Sam's Town album. About 500 tickets are available for their fan club (sign up at www.thekillersmusic.com), and about 500 through the club (call 737-7375 for more info). And get this: they're only $25! Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with a to-be-announced opening band going on at 9 and The Killers playing at 10:30. Empire's General Manager Ray Davila says he had to keep his mouth buttoned last week while final details were hammered out but is relieved to finally let the cat out of the bag. See you there, kids!

Tune In To Trance

Sirius radio listeners can tune into Paul van Dyk's Vonyc Sessions beginning August 31. The weekly show will feature trance and progressive house on Channel 33, 6-8 p.m. EST. It will be rebroadcast at the same time Saturdays and midnight-2 a.m. Tuesdays. His August 18 and 19 New York concerts will air August 25.

He's Obviously Never Been to Body English Sunday

"People aren't necessarily interested in watching a parade of pretty girls. They'd much rather have a $350 bottle of vodka on their table and be sitting around with a bunch of pals from their law firm or fraternity and partying."

Ingredients

1.5 ounces Bacardi Razz Rum

Splash cranberry juice

Splash Tao energy drink

Garnish with three raspberries

It's got some of the hottest staff in the city and a club packed to the rafters with the Young and the Beautiful, so you might wonder why you'd need a love potion at Tao. Then you notice it's made with the club's signature energy drink—which could come in handy on the dance floor ... or elsewhere.